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== Cisterns == * Used for rainwater collection and for later consumption. * Rooftops are ideal for collection location. * Should have overflow pipe in case of overflow. * Should contain a lining on inside of cistern. * A pump is occasionally required to deliver the captured water. * Ideally, rooftop should be of galvanized steel/aluminum. This prevents buildup of organic solids. * Same materials should be used for gutters and downspouts as above. * Should have a first flush mechanism and a filter before cistern entrance. This information was gathered from the New York University of Environmental Science and Forestry.<ref>Stormwater Management. (n.d.).. Retrieved June 8, 2014, from http://www.esf.edu/ere/endreny/GICalculator/CisternsIntro.html</ref> Intake from the cistern to the filtration system should be six inches of more from the bottom to prevent intake of sediment. Regular tank cleansing and maintenance is also recommended.<ref>Yoklic, M., Knaebe, M., & Martinson, K. (2010). Integrating Net-Zero Energy and High-Performance Green Building Technologies into Contemporary Housing in a Cold Climate.: United States Department of Agriculture.</ref>
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